THE KINGMAKER (2019)

NAME OF FILM: THE KINGMAKER (2019)

DIRECTOR(S): Lauren Greenfield

STARRING: Imelda Marcos

GENRE: Documentary Film

SYNOPSIS: Documentary centering on the controversial political career of Imelda Marcos, the former first lady of the Philippines whose behind-the-scenes influence of her husband Ferdinand's presidency rocketed her to the global political stage.

Imelda Marcos on her 85th birthday in KINGMAKER. Photo Credit: Lauren Greenfield.

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